Question 1

Does Software Guidance & Assistance sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Software Guidance & Assistance has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 458 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Software Guidance & Assistance, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 458 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Software Guidance & Assistance?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Software Guidance & Assistance's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Software Guidance & Assistance has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	0	0	475
2022	1	1	0	0	366

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Java Developer G-100-23331-524033	$145,000	Tarrytown, NY	Nov 27, 2023	Apr 4, 2025	494	Certified - Expired
Application Java Programmer G-100-23251-331142	$160,000		Sep 8, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	509	Certified - Expired
Full Stack Java Developer A-23032-95922	$145,600	Tarrytown, NY	Feb 1, 2023	Mar 28, 2024	421	Certified-Expired
Java Developer A-22306-50548	$133,400	Tarrytown, NY	Nov 2, 2022	Nov 3, 2023	366	Certified-Expired

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